Black Pinto Shrimp

Common Name: Black Pinto Shrimp Scientific Name: Caridina Cantonensis "Pinto" Genus: Caridina Wild Origin: Japan Adult Size: 1.in **Note: All livestock orders will come carefully packaged with solid wall Styrofoam insulation and shipped via 1-day shipping only. No extra insulation needs to be added to your cart for your livestock. Pinto Shrimp are a type of Taitibee, which is a “mischling” or crossbreed. Tibee shrimp were created by crossing either a Tiger Shrimp with a Taiwan Bee Shrimp, or a Tiger Shrimp and a Crystal Red or Black Shrimp. Taitibee and Pinto Shrimp are the result of crossing a Tibee Shrimp back to a Taiwan Bee. Pinto Shrimp display three different color variations: zebra, spotted head, and “fancy”—cloud or skunk pattern. These shrimp can exhibit these patterns in black and white or red and white. As with most shrimp varieties inbred for desirable characteristics, Pinto Shrimp are very sensitive to water conditions. It is recommended to use a larger tank for these shri